A Cleaning Product That's More Trouble Than It's Worth

Cleaning floors is one of those household chores that's essential, but not exactly my favorite. Since we don't have carpets or rugs in our apartment, floor care mainly involves dry and wet mopping. Our robot vacuum takes care of dry mopping, and it's been a game-changer, especially with a furry pet at home. We have a pretty fluffy cat, and it sheds a lot.

For wet mopping, I do it once a week consistently. Sometimes it's more often, depending on the floor's condition. To make the process faster and more effective, I use various liquid cleaning products for floors. This time, I decided to try out Gardenica's floor and furniture cleaning gel.

Gardenica Floor and Furniture Cleaning Gel ❖❖❖ Product Overview ❖❖❖

❃ Country of Origin - Russia

❃ Volume - 1000 ml.

❃ Price - around 350 rubles

❃ Where to Buy - WildBerries, Ozon, Магнит

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❖❖❖ Product Description ❖❖❖

Suitable for all types of surfaces, including furniture. Has a 'dirt-binding' formula. Can be used in cleaning vacuum cleaners. Easy to apply, no rinsing required. Leaves a shine and no streaks. Has a fresh, subtle citrus scent. Economical due to its gel formula.

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❖❖❖ Packaging ❖❖❖

The packaging comes in a small, opaque bottle. Design is pleasant, done in green tones.

Gel Gardenica For Cleaning Floors and Furniture On the back, you'll find all the necessary information about the composition, shelf life, and application method. Gel Gardenica For Cleaning Floors and Furniture For ease of use, the bottle comes with a handle on the side - it's nice and wide, making it easy to grip the bottle. Gel Gardenica For Cleaning Floors and Furniture The top of the bottle has a screw-off lid that doubles as a measuring cup. Gel Gardenica For Cleaning Floors and Furniture With it, you can measure out the right amount of product. Gel Gardenica For Cleaning Floors and Furniture ❖❖❖ Consistency ❖❖❖ Consistency of the product is just right - not too runny like water, but not too gel-like either. It has a rich, green color.

Gel Gardenica For Cleaning Floors and Furniture And the aroma is actually really pleasant - slightly citrusy. It's quite strong, but not overpowering. It doesn't hit you in the face. When you mix it with water, the scent becomes less pronounced. But when you're cleaning, you can still pick up on those citrus notes. They leave your place feeling nice and fresh. xa0

❖❖❖ Composition ❖❖❖

>30%: demineralized water, < 5%: APV, polymer, dye, preservative, fragrance

❖❖❖ My Impressions ❖❖❖

I'm pretty diligent about keeping an eye on the state of our floors. We have a cat at home, and it sheds a lot, so dirt and dust tend to accumulate quickly. I use a damp mop once a week, and sometimes more often depending on the floor's condition. To make the process faster and more effective, I use various liquid cleaning products for floors.

Before using the product When making the solution, the manufacturer recommends using half a measuring capful per 5 liters of water. At first, I did just that - followed the instructions to the letter. But later on, I started making the solution less concentrated and using a quarter of a capful.

Gardenica Gel For Cleaning Floors and Furniture I reduced the concentration because there's this sticky residue left on the floor after cleaning. And when you walk on the floor, your shoes just stick to it. Even when I reduced the concentration, the stickiness was still there - just a bit less, but it was still there. I tried rinsing the floor with clean water without the product, but it was still a real pain!

After using the product Honesty time - this is the first time I've encountered this problem. I've bought so many cleaning products, but this is the first one that left this sticky residue... Eventually, it does go away, but only after a while. Maybe it's just dust settling on the floor. But after cleaning, it's just a mess! As for the cleaning properties, the product does a great job of removing stains and dirt. It picks up spills, stains, and dirt from the floor, leaving it looking clean and visually appealing. Plus, there are no streaks or residue left behind from the product.

Gardenica Gel For Cleaning Floors and Furniture Since we have a cat at home, I need to make sure the product doesn't harm her health. After all, her food bowl is on the floor, and sometimes it spills. But I haven't noticed anything suspicious - neither in her behavior nor her digestive system.

After using the product One of the product's strong points is its cost-effectiveness. Especially considering I only used a quarter of a capful. It lasted me a long time, but honestly, I was hoping it would run out faster! I won't be buying this floor cleaner again. Despite the pleasant scent and decent cleaning properties, it leaves a nasty residue that totally ruins the experience. With the vast range of options available now, you can get a better product for the same price. I wouldn't want it even if it was free...